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- “Down in New Orleans” by Dr. John. “Down in New Orleans” is a song written by legendary impresario Randy Newman for the 2009 Disney movie “Princess and the Frog.”
- “Go To The Mardi Gras” by Professor Longhair. You may guess based on the title that this festive song centers around Mardi Gras. Professor Longhair, whose real name is Henry Roland Byrd, wrote the song with Theresa Terry in 1949.
- “Crescent City” by Lucinda Williams. Lucinda Williams wrote “Crescent City” in 1988, which is an alternative country song with Cajun influence that she wrote out of love and admiration for New Orleans.
- “House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals. “House Of The Rising Sun” is a traditional folk song also called “Rising Sun Blues.” It has uncertain authorship, with the earliest recorded version sung by miners in the early 20th Century.
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Jun 3, 2016 · Mardi Gras in New Orleans (You Better Go See the Mardi Gras) For 60 years, no Carnival season has passed without the playing of Professor Longhair's syncopated masterpiece.
New Orleans Creole Songs. © photo: Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes. During a fantastic 3 months NOLA residency with the Villa Albertine, a new residency program by the french government and the french consulate in New Orleans, Sélène had the chance to be emerged in the scene right away.
Nov 28, 2017 · We found 8 classic songs that feature New Orleans in the lyrics. These aren't just any songs, they are treasured compositions from some of the most important artists in the Rock and roll era.
- Congo Square
- J&M Recording Studio
- Cosimo Recording Studios
- Sea-Saint Studio
- Bourbon Street
- Frenchmen Street
- New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
- Dba
- Blue Nile
- Tipitina’s
North Rampart Street Now part of Louis Armstrong Park, this is the site where the first slaves are said to have laid down the African-derived rhythms that have permeated New Orleans music ever since.
838-840 North Rampart Street The original site is one of rock’n’roll’s most hallowed spots: essential tracks such as “Tutti Frutti” and “I Hear You Knocking” were recorded here, before studio owner Cosimo Matassa moved his facilities to Governor Nicholls Street across the French Quarter. The original space is now a laundrette.
521 Governor Nicholls Street After leaving North Rampart Street, Cosimo Matassa set up a new operation on Governor Nicholls Street. It was here that the legendary Allen Toussaint laid down the blueprint for the New Orleans sound of the 60s and 70s.
3809 Clematis Street In the 70s, Allen Toussaint set up his own recording studio here in the Gentilly area. The building is now home to a hairdresser’s.
Modern-day visitors are more likely to experience karaoke bars and round-the-clock frat parties, rather than traditional New Orleans music, but in the 60s Bourbon Street was the place to be, and it remains part of New Orleans’ rich history.
Walking down Frenchmen has been described as like turning a radio dial, such is the variety of styles you’ll hear blasting out of the clubs. If you’ve come for the full New Orleans experience, this is the place to be.
Fair Grounds Race Course And Slots, 1751 Gentilly Boulevard Founded in 1970, Jazz Fest is the second most important calendar event in New Orleans music, following Mardi Gras. With over ten stages offering a mouth-watering mix of music and local food, it’s not to be missed.
618 Frenchmen Street Since opening in 2000, dba has become a reliable staple for jazz fans, and has also played host to a litany of legends, among them Eddie Bo, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Dr John, Stevie Wonder and Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli.
532 Frenchmen Street With a dual reputation as a home for reggae and the longest-standing live venue on Frenchmen, Blue Nile claims to be “the original music club that gave birth to the music culture on Frenchmen Street.”
501 Napoleon Avenue Named after a Professor Longhair song, and formerly the pianist’s stomping ground, Tipitina’s is still a buzzing hotspot for live music, supporting locals acts and grassroots events.
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